Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of Changes to the Diagnostic

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE of changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,Fifth Edition?

• A)It is less specific about how the same disorder may change over the course of a person's lifetime.
• B)It renames childhood conditions as neurocognitive disorders.
• C)It eliminates the "five axes model" of categorizing disorders.
• D)It reclassifies gender identity disorder as autism spectrum disorder.

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Definitions:

Reflective

Characterized by deep thought and careful consideration, often leading to insights about oneself or the world.

Pragmatic

Pertaining to a practical point of view or practical considerations, often favoring realistic and practical approaches to solving problems.

Dualistic

Thinking or philosophy characterized by a division or contrast between two concepts, such as good and evil, mind and body.

Relativistic Thinking

The cognitive ability to understand that knowledge and viewpoints can be relative and dependent on the context.